The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is counseling a schoolage child
about asthma management strategies. The child states that it is "too much trouble" to remember to use an inhaled corticosteroid medication twice daily and reports feeling fine, in spite of exhibiting expiratory wheezes. Which action uses the health belief and selfefficacy model to teach this child about asthma management?

Question

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is counseling a school­age child
about asthma management strategies. The child states that it is "too much trouble" to remember to use an inhaled corticosteroid medication twice daily and reports feeling fine, in spite of exhibiting expiratory wheezes. Which action uses the health belief and self­efficacy model to teach this child about asthma management?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Obtaining pre- and post-treatment spirometry testing can help the child see the tangible benefits of using the inhaled corticosteroid, thereby increasing their belief in the necessity and efficacy of the treatment, which aligns with the health belief and self-efficacy model.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Counseling a School­age

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Counseling a Schoolage